Category: Grace
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Grace. It always starts with Grace.
Romans. No not the empire, the book of Romans. Paul gave us one of the most important letters written to the Romans. It is his theological reflections. Over centuries, God has used it to change the lives of millions of people. What caught my attention, in the middle of this…
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You are Graced
Grace enables us to fulfill God’s calling effortlessly, offering victory in hardship and guidance in weakness. We are invited to lean on God’s strength and not go it alone. Resistance signals alignment with God’s plan, so we should rely on His grace and strength. Ultimately, God will come through every…
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Love Reflects God’s Empathy.
Paul is writing to the Romans and teaching them how to love others. Yesterday we looked at Romans 12:9-10. Paul was teaching us that our love must be authentic! We should never use love for selfish gains. Today He gives us three more details about love. Love is Sharing! Paul…
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Grace has Come
How do we define the grace of God? Throughout history we have explained it as an unearned and undeserved favor of God. Our lives have only ever earned the wrath of God, but we are offered eternal life instead. God’s grace is most clearly seen in Jesus. It is first seen in…
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Blessings or Problems?
Do you have any complainers in your life? They possess a special calling to share their grievances with the world, even if you want to hear them or not. With in a few minutes, how do you feel around them? There is something off-putting about murmuring and complaining. Maybe we…
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Saying Grace
In my younger years, you could always count on the local television channels (before streaming) to show the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special. Charlie and Snoopy would sit down with their friends to a feast of popcorn, pretzels, toast, and jellybeans. Peppermint Patty suggests they say grace before eating. Linus offers…
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The Overflow of Your Heart
When we open the Old Testament we find that Israel worshipped God through various required religious sacrifices and offerings. The thanksgiving offering was different from the others because it was not an obligation. No one was required to do this sacrifice. People gave to God out of the overflow of…
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Obedience: Always brings blessing
One of the most basic and important principles in our lives that we can learn is obedience. When we obey, God will pour His blessings out upon us. We get to experience His blessing through obedience. “All the Lord’s ways show faithful love and truth to those who keep his…
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Grace: Why we need it
Our lives are steered by the environment we live in, the decisions we make, and other things such as education, income, and influence. The greatest and most powerful influence of our lives is the transforming grace of God. This is His kindness toward us regardless of our worthiness and in…
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the One who acts on our behalf.
Those who wait upon the Lord, He acts upon their behalf. Waiting for anything can be a great trial of our faith. It can cause us to loose our temper and our good sense. Just climb in the car and take a trip to the local supermarket. I see more…
It Starts Small 